Founded in 2008, Artmark is the main cultural and commercial marketplace in the Romanian art scene. With a market share consistently ranging between 75% and 85% over the past decade (according to Romanian Art Market Yearly Reports) and with an active role in promoting and preserving national cultural heritage, Artmark has strengthened its position as a top leader of the Eastern European art market (2nd–3rd place).
In 2025, Artmark celebrates 17 years of outstanding activity, guided by values such as tradition, excellence, passion for art, transparency, and trust.
The market share of Artmark increased from 81% in 2016 to 85% in 2025, in an art market that can be estimated at over EUR 20 million. During its 17 years activity, Artmark organized over 600 events and offered more than 200.000 items for sale, maintaining accessibility as a key market feature. Auction House’s total turnover for 2024–2025 exceeded €15.6 million across its three operational markets – Romania, Bulgaria, and Croatia – marking the highest performance in its history.
Artmark’s auctions span around 20 categories of sale: Old Masters (XVIII-XIX), Classical and Modern art, Avant-garde, Postmodern and Contemporary Art, Photography, European Painting and Sculpture, Naïve Art, Religious Art, Numismatics, Jewelry, Watches, Decorative Art, Design and Elegance, Art Furniture, Military Antiques, Classic Cars, Wines, Whiskeys and Champagnes, Books and Manuscripts, Maps, and various Memorabilia.
In December 2024, Artmark set a new all-time record on the Romanian art market: „Țărăncuță, odihnindu-se”) by Nicolae Grigorescu sold for €365,000, surpassing the previous record from 2018 („Țărăncuță cu basma albă” – €340,000, from 2018).
Since its international expansion in 2022, Artmark has consolidated its presence in the EEA art market through its subsidiaries in Bulgaria and Croatia, which achieved combined sales of €3.07 million in 2024–2025, with an exceptional average sale rate of 88.5%, confirming Artmark’s position among the leading art market operators in Eastern Europe.